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Food Inspector & Consumer Safety Inspector Positions
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Entry-level food inspectors in private commercial
slaughtering plants provide the first line of defense against diseased
and adulterated meat and poultry. They are responsible for much of
the day-to-day in-plant inspection of animals before and after slaughter.
One career path for a food inspector is to the consumer safety inspector
position. Consumer safety inspectors work in one or more privately
owned meat, poultry, and egg processing plants. They ensure the plant
is operating within its written plans for HACCP, sanitation, and processing.
In addition, they conduct regulatory oversight activities inside the
plants in matters relating to other areas of consumer protection,
e.g., misbranding.
Another career path for a food inspector is to the import inspector
position. Import inspectors are stationed at ports and other points
of entry to the United States. They make sure that products imported
from other countries are as safe as those produced domestically.
Inspectors comprise the largest category of employees in the agency,
with over 7,500 nationwide. To qualify for an entry-level position,
you must pass a written test and have either a Bachelors degree or
1 year of job-related experience (in the food industry). This experience
must demonstrate knowledge of sanitation practices and control measures
used in the commercial handling and preparation of food products for
human consumption. Qualifying experience should also demonstrate skill
in applying, interpreting, and explaining standards in a food product
environment.
Graduating seniors may submit an application up to 9 months prior
to graduation.
For more information call FSIS Human Resources
1-800-370-3747 (Minneapolis, MN) or visit us online at https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121017031904/http://www.foodsafetyjobs.gov.
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Last Modified:
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